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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.53, 227.61 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.53, 227.61 and 135.20 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.53 : 227.61 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.53/227.61 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.53x = 227.61 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.53x = 30,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,773.44/152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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